Unravel the Mystery! 10 Mystery/Suspense Shoujo Manga Recommendations! From full-fledged mysteries to wizards!

Mysteries based on manga, such as "Detective Conan" and "Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo" have been entertaining us for many years. The fun of combining small clues and working together with the characters to arrive at a single answer is one of the most enjoyable aspects of mysteries, and manga mysteries are a more approachable way of expressing this.

In this article, we focus on 10 shoujo manga mysteries. If you enjoy solving mysteries, we hope you will find something new in these works.

Item: Gifted; Yakiya no Hitori Goto (One Man's Story of an Apothecary); Where the Silent Firefly Sleeps; Don't Ask Him to Do It; Which is the flower?; This will not fall on expenses! ~ (in Japanese); Psychic Detective Yakumo; Kagehinata no Koi; Suspect A's Bride; Wizard's Crime Investigation

Mystery/Suspense Shoujo Manga

Gifted by Seimaru Amagi and Rima Amamiya

When Natsuki Amakusa, a hope of the Metropolitan Police Department, visits a crime scene to investigate, she finds something strange about a dead body that she surmises was a suicide by jumping to his death. After hearing eyewitness testimonies from onlookers, a high school boy, Yuya Shiki, suddenly identifies the murderer.

Later, the murder of Yuya's classmate was almost treated as an accident, and he contacted Natsuki. This leads to the start of a full-fledged mystery in which a cool high school student with many secrets and a genius detective with a bright personality team up!

The alibi construction and clever tricks by Seimaru Amagi, the creator of "Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo" (The Case Files of Kindaichi Shonen), are the stuff of mystery manga. With the culprit known, the two uncover the trick.

Readers will also enjoy the shining visuals with well-defined faces typical of shoujo manga, as well as the relationships between the characters, which evoke BL elements.

An apothecary's soliloquy by Hinata Hinata and Neko Jellyfish

After being attacked by kidnappers, Nekoneko (Mao Mao), who worked for his father, an apothecary, was sold to a back palace where the emperor's queen resided. One day, babies born to be the emperor's heirs died one after another. People around her rumored that it was a curse, but Nekoneko, an astute and precise woman with knowledge of poisons and medicines, was able to determine the cause at first glance from the symptoms and complexion of the queen's children. ......

By dealing with poisons contained in real plants and ingredients, this work makes the incidents feel real. Although it is a comic adaptation of a novel of the same title, it is popular among foreign audiences as it is just as enjoyable as the original work. The story is about a cool, intelligent, but somewhat naive cat cat who loves sweet foods and alcohol. There is also a "Monthly Sunday GX" version, so be sure to compare the two.

The Place Where the Silent Firefly Sleeps by Kanayoshi Shimizu / 1 volume

Teru, who is physically weak and spends most of his time in a hospital room, decides to enjoy his high school life to the fullest in order to make up for his older sister who passed away before he could enter high school. Kishina was rumored to have killed a man, but the two gradually grew closer as they talked and went out to take pictures together. However, when Teru mentions her sister's name, their glittering high school life develops into a situation that changes everything.

What exactly was the relationship between Teru's sister, Hotaru, and Kishina? What action does Teru take in the serious situation that suddenly arises? The love that is born in the complicated relationship is sad but full of love. Although the story is complete in one volume, the emotions of the characters are realistically portrayed and will leave a strong impression on the reader. The story unfolds quickly and neatly, making this work a must-read for busy readers.

Don't Ask Him by Yukihiro, Utako

Kizuna Kagami and his partner, Shinya Midou, are working as moguri detectives because they cannot accept regular requests. Kagami uses his "empath" ability, which allows him to receive people's sensitivities, to manipulate himself at will to carry out detective work with the maverick Midou.

The two are challenged to solve a difficult mystery as they move back and forth between light and dark in order to achieve their goal. The characters move around a lot, and the story can be examined with a sense of realism, making it enjoyable even for those who are not good at full-fledged mysteries. The powerful action with high quality visuals will make you feel as if you are watching a drama or movie.

Although it is not a BL work, the flirting between two handsome guys of different types will make you melt at last. The passionate friendship between the two is also a must-see.

Which is the flower? by Mizue Odawara / 7 volumes

Twilight in a park late at night, despairing of her current situation and depressed, Hana Kisugi (28 years old) has taken on the form of Hana Yamada, a 17-year-old high school girl staying at Ikuta-so after she steps off the stairs and falls down. With no way to deal with her situation, Hana is forced to begin her life as a high school girl surrounded by the residents of Ikuta-so. She struggles with her crush and love for a boy she has never had before, and searches for a way to return to her former self.

The love mystery that unfolds under such confusing and complicated circumstances, including the state of Hana Raisei's body and the whereabouts of Hana Yamada's spirit, makes for an unintentional chilling read.

This will not fall under expenses! ～ by Yuko Aoki and Kosachi Mori

Mr. Moriwaka, the ace of the accounting department, wants to live a tight life without excesses or deficiencies, and he receives a lot of receipts. At the very end of the closing day, Taiyo, the ace of the sales department, brought in receipts for "Takoyaki" and "theme park fees"! Despite his disbelief, he goes to a super public bath to refresh himself, but there he finds Taiyo and a woman who seems to be his girlfriend fighting. ......?

It is a gem that sublimates an everyday event, the receipt issue, into a comic strip. This quirky adult mystery about company expenses is a gentle read with no murders or complicated tricks. Those who are involved in accounting at work will enjoy the story with more empathy.

Psychic Detective Yakumo by Suzuka Oda and Manabu Kaminaga / 14 volumes

When college student Haruka Ozawa hears that her friend has fallen ill after visiting a haunted place, she visits Yakumo Saito, a student at the same university who is rumored to be a psychic. Yakumo has a red left eye that can see the souls of the dead, and due to his peculiar constitution and upbringing, he has been firmly closed off from others. However, when Haruka first mentions her red eye as "beautiful," Yakumo gradually opens his heart to her.

Although the subject matter is spiritual, the logical solution of the mystery will be enjoyed even by those who enjoy real mysteries. While solving difficult occult cases, there is also a human drama in which Yakumo's growth can be felt, making this a chilling but heartwarming work. The subtle visuals accentuate the sense of horror and make it easier to immerse yourself in the story, and you will never run out of fun no matter how many times you read it.

Kagehinata no Koi by Chinami Akeo

After an accident before graduating from high school, a ronin, Hinata, has completely lost all memory of herself. Although there is nothing wrong with her brain, she has changed her constitution to the point where she falls asleep at exactly 19:00 and wakes up at 8:00. Although he feels anxious and fearful about his situation, Hinata is cheerful about it when he comes across a diary and a video on his smartphone. In the video, he sees Hinata awake while he is falling asleep. The characters are bewildered by Hinata, whose personality is the complete opposite of day and night. As a reader with a bird's eye view, you will want to tell them the truth somehow.

The mystery deepens as the story progresses, and we hope you will enjoy the complex and delicate concept of separate love affairs by day and by night.

Bride of Suspect A by Ema Toyama

Hana, who has returned to her parents' home after the death of her husband, feels suffocated by the sexual harassment from her brother-in-law and moral harassment from her sister. One day, she is offered a marriage proposal with Shigeru Aoi, a world-renowned painter. Hana, hoping to get out of the house, accepts Aoi's conditional marriage. They are about to start living together in a large mansion, but Aoi is a suspect in the murder of his three former wives, and there is a room that must never be opened ......?

There is a lot of information from the beginning, including Aoi's secret that is revealed throughout the work and his brother-in-law who smiles wryly when he hears of Hana's remarriage. The emotions and backgrounds of the characters are also vividly depicted, making it easy to sense the human drama. It is an erotic mystery suspense with sexy scenes.

A Wizard's Crime Investigation by Yoko Tamotsu

Eugene, the second son of the Hartman family, was arrested and imprisoned for the slaughter of his family. On the other hand, Kevin Kisaragi, Jr., a patrol officer who arrested Eugene, was promoted to a detective during the three-year period of his arrest and made a string of successful arrests of criminals. One day, Eugene requests a visit from Kisaragi, and Kisaragi heads for Salalela Prison. There, he finds Eugene living a life not unlike that of a prisoner. ......? In order to prove his innocence, Eugene, who calls himself a magician, and Kisaragi, a physical detective, begin their investigation to prove Eugene's innocence! Even though he is a magician, his steady investigation creates a harmony between fantasy and mystery. Also, please pay attention to Eugene's unique thoughts and personality.